Spencer Road Business Park
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SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall provide all necessary, labor material, equipment and supervisory personnel to properly maintain all
developed land areas within the contract limits, including lawns, shrubs, ground cover, landscape trees, vines and flower
as described herein.
TURF MANAGEMENT
All turf areas covered by this contract shall be maintained in a first-class manner at all times. The quality of turf
to be determined by density, color and uniformity.
GENERAL:
All turf areas covered by this contract shall be maintained in a first-class manner at all times. The quality of turf to be
determined by density, color and uniformity.
SCOPE:
The work required shall include all labor, supervision, equipment, tools and materials to complete the work outlined in
these specifications and in accordance with professional turf grass management practices.
MOWING AND TRJMMING:
A. Turf shall be cut at a height of 2.6" to 3" as conditions dictate using a rotary-type mower or reel-type mower.
Blades must be balanced and sharp at all times.
B. Mowing shall be done according to the schedule provided, weather permitting. The total number of mowing's in
this contract is twenty-eight (28).
C. Mowing patterns shall be employed to encourage upright growth and permit the recycling of clippings where
possible.
D. Excessive clippings resulting from growth rates exceeding proposed frequencies or that remain as clumps shall be
removed from turf areas.
E. Clippings shall be removed from all paved or mulched surfaces after each mowing.
F. Trimming around trees, shrubs, signs and foundations shall be performed with each mowing. Work shall be
performed using hand labor, chemical or mechanical devices, at contractor's discretion, to present a neat appearance.
G. All walks, curbs and hard surfaces shall be edged using mechanical methods concurrent with each mowing.
H. All bed lines, tree rings and soft surfaces shall be edged at each mowing.
PRUNING:
All shrubs shall be pruned once per month through the growing season. care shall be take not to remove too much of
the flowering surface branches when pruning.
Pruning shall include removing dead or diseased wood or wood that is seriously infested with insects, weak wood that
is not productive of bloom, excess suckers and shoots, and irregular growth.
WEED CONTROL:
All weeds are to be removed from the beds and non-pervous areas on the continual basis.
SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER DISEASE AND INSECT CONTROL: If Applicable
A. An employee versed in the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of all major ornamental diseases and pests
shall inspect the site on a periodic basis.
B. Insecticides and fungicides shall be applied under the direction of a licensed applicator. Application shall be
as often as necessary to prevent insect and disease damage to shrubs. Rates and timing shall follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
C. The principles of integrated pest management shall be followed when applicable. The pest management
program shall introduce the least amount of chemical into the landscape as is necessary to achieve accepted levels of
control of pest populations.
LEAF REMOVAL:
Leaves shall be removed from lawn areas, beds, and walkways once per week.
Accumulated leaves shall be removed from the site at the conclusion of leaf removal operation.
MULCH APPLICATION: If Applicable
Mulch shall be bid separately
Mulch shall be applied times to all previously mulched tree rings and shrub beds to a depth of 2
inches.
ANNUAL FLOWERS: If Applicable
This section covers the installation annual flower beds. Unless otherwise specified, annual flowers shall be
installed in previously designated areas.
INSTALLATION:
A. Flowers will be supplied in 4-inch pots and will be vigorous and blooming.
B. Timing of rotations and variety of flowers to be installed will be reviewed with the management
representative.
C. Flowers which have exceeded their useful life span will be removed and disposed.
D. Flowerbeds will be prepared with appropriate amendments for the variety selected for installation.
E. After installation is complete, flowers which are damaged or decline by means beyond contractor's
control, including disease and fungus, will be replaced at an additional cost to the owner.

Submit Bids by: 03/25/24